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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.83 and 737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.83 and 737.44 is: 1,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.33 : 1,659.83 = 737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.33/1,659.83 = 737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.33x = 1,659.83 × 737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.33x = 1,224,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,021.35/1,107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.38

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